opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Trump administration is bungling a good (yes, good) proposal

by Justin Fox Bloomberg Opinion August 17, 2019August 16, 2019

Moving a few federal agencies out of Washington could boost local economies and better connect the government to Americans.

by Katy Marshall Special to the Press Herald August 16, 2019August 15, 2019

Planes, trains, trucks and rock concerts were initially jarring to a couple used to a Kansas farm, but now they take the clamor in their stride.

by Mike Enzi Special to the Press Herald August 16, 2019August 15, 2019

The problem stems from an aging population and rising health care costs – not from the 2017 tax reform.

by The Editorial Board August 16, 2019December 27, 2019

While the Trump administration resorted to threats, menace and cruelty, our state found another way.

by Marc A. Thiessen The Washington Post August 16, 2019August 15, 2019

The president should use his leverage with Beijing to save the city.

by The Washington Post August 15, 2019August 14, 2019

In jails and lockups, death by suicide is common, predictable and preventable.

by Dana Milbank The Washington Post August 15, 2019August 14, 2019

He simply needs the NRA to put him up in a gated, $6 million mansion.

by The Editorial Board August 15, 2019August 14, 2019

With a social worker on staff, a library is uniquely positioned to connect patrons with mental health and other services.

by Dan Morris Special to the Press Herald August 15, 2019August 14, 2019

Before imposing new rules, study whether there is a relationship between right whale deaths and fishing gear.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald August 14, 2019August 13, 2019

The accused sex trafficker’s demise in jail puts at risk not only his victims’ quest for justice but also our public trust.